All Tributes - High Point & Archdale, NC

Mrs. Vivian Ward Ruden, 94, resident of Jamestown, died July 30, 2021 at Guilford House in Greensboro. She was born March 12, 1927 in Randolph County, a daughter to Carl H. and Retta Frazier Ward.  Vivian was a resident of this area all her life and a former member of Holly Hill Wesleyan Church.  There she served as church organist forty-two years and also taught music in the public school system thirty-five years.  She also volunteered for Mobile Meals of High Point, worked...

TRINITY- Laura Davis Collins, 53, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1968 in High Point, the daughter of the late Gary and Norma Edwards Davis. A resident of this area all her life, she had worked for Sir Pizza for 12 years. Laura enjoyed watching True Crime and paranormal shows. Her true love and passion were her dogs; Max. Patches, Ziggy and Deuce, and spending time with her family, and friends. She was “free spirited” and never...

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Nathan Lee High Point – Nathan Aaron Lee, 37, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born September 14, 1983, in Thomasville, Nathan was the son of Ronald Gary Lee, Jr. and Sandra Davis Harris. He attended West Montgomery and Andrews High Schools, where he played football and wrestled. He drove a truck for White International Trucks in High Point. Nathan enjoyed playing golf, lifting weights, but most of all, he loved spending time with his sons. Nathan is survived by his sons, Landon...

  Mrs. Patricia May VanNostrand Baker, 86, resident of Jamestown, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus, on July 25th, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1934 in Rochester, Minnesota, she was the second oldest daughter of Carlos E. and Ruth W. Simmons VanNostrand.  Prior to moving to Jamestown several years ago, she was a resident of Thomasville most of her life.  Together with her oldest daughter, Patti she enjoyed attending services at Central Triad Church in...

Vance Edward Patterson High Point Vance Edward Patterson, life-long resident of High Point, died peacefully Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Eddie Hilton in Thomasville. Vance was preceded in death by his parents: Dorothy Ingram Patterson and Daniel Edward Patterson; brothers: Michael and Larry Patterson of High Point, and Devon Patterson of Shallotte, NC. He is survived by his sister, Vicki Hilton (husband Eddie); and youngest brother, Don...

Mr. Gilbert Allen Kearns, 89, resident of High Point, died July 25, 2021 at Pennybyrn at Maryfield. He was born March 9, 1932 in High Point, a son to the late Carl and Irene Baird Kearns.  As a resident of this area all his life, he worked many years in the food service industry where he managed Cloverleaf, A&P, and MDI Grocery.  He also was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Christ United Methodist Church.  On August 4, 1951, he married the former Carleene...

Alphonse “Al" Mercadante, 72, died peacefully with family by his side at Ashton Health and Rehab on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Born in Avellino, Italy to Adolfo & Gina Mercadante, Al and family moved to Agawam, MA when he was very young. An accomplished athlete, Al was a starter on a varsity football squad that won 26 straight games and was later inducted into the Agawam High School Hall of Fame. Al was awarded all Western-Mass honors; the highest achievement for high school...

  Heaven became a more cheerful place when Ron Sock arrived on July 24, 2021.  For the friends, family and colleagues of Ron, the memories he left behind are legendary. Ron had an unparalleled impact on everyone who knew him – he was a larger-than-life, colorful character who lived each day at full sail with matchless enthusiasm and a fear-free philosophy to life. He was born in Columbus, Nebraska on New Year’s Eve – a quite fitting birthdate for Ron, who...

TRINITY – William Thomas Reeves, 58, died Friday, July 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 21, 1962 in High Point and was the son of the late Thomas Lee and William Jean Lee Reeves. He worked for many years in the furniture industry and loved the beach. William had a great heart and was a loving and caring person. He is survived by his son, Matthew “Matt” Reeves (Alexis) of Winston-Salem; daughter, Ashley Marie Vickers (Jason) of Trinity; five grandchildren,...